Pimiento Cheese Spread
This recipe creates a classic Southern-style pimiento cheese spread. It involves pureeing canned pimientos, combining them with finely grated sharp cheddar and mayonnaise using an electric mixer. The spread is then served on trimmed white sandwich bread, cut into appetizer triangles.
Equipment
- 1 Blender or Food Processor
- 1 Electric Mixer
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Knife For trimming bread
Ingredients
Main
- Two 7-ounce jars canned sliced pimientos, drained
- Three 10-ounce bricks sharp Cheddar finely grated
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- White sandwich bread
Instructions
- Place the drained pimientos in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Using an electric mixer, combine the pimientos and cheese, beating until smooth. Beat in the mayonnaise. Spread on slices of white sandwich bread while the mixture is room temperature. Trim the bread crusts and cut the sandwiches into triangles.
Notes
Ensure the cheese is finely grated for optimal texture and even distribution throughout the spread. While canned pimientos are specified, using fire-roasted red peppers can add a deeper, smoky flavor dimension after pureeing. Adjust the mayonnaise quantity to achieve your desired consistency – slightly less for a thicker spread, more for a creamier one. Consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or Worcestershire sauce for a touch of heat and complexity. This spread is also excellent served with crackers, celery sticks, or cucumber slices as an alternative to white bread.